Chapter 386

• Afterwards, we adjusted our mood and no longer paid attention to the actions of the people at the adjacent table. The food stall was bustling, and we purposely avoided glancing in their direction. Gradually, Mr. Adler and Gerald Barham, who were sitting next to us, slipped from our minds. Later, I consumed a considerable amount of alcohol, causing my consciousness to become even more hazy.
• Having friends around always brings me a sense of comfort, just like now. Despite Josephine Lane and I being in a somber mood, we engaged in conversation, which alleviated our troubles to some extent.
• By the time we finished the final bottle of beer from the crate, it was already two o'clock in the morning. As I stood up, I found myself swaying and stumbling.